Cider Bite

I visited Portland from Wisconsin on vacation. I was really excited to try a variety of local ciders. Unfortunately, when I arrived at Cider Bite at 1pm today (Sunday, August 3rd), it was still closed. I thought it was no big deal because I had arrived right at the listed opening time. I waited at a table outside for 15 minutes, then went across the street and had some pizza at another place. Upon leaving the pizzeria, it was 2:30pm. Cider Bite was still closed. I checked social media and there was no mention of being closed today. Extremely disappointed. Edit to respond to owner response: If you have a small business and you want it to thrive, you have to take responsibility for your own actions. Sure, things happen. Make a quick Instagram or fb post. Put a sign on the door, if possible. Ignoring your stated hours without communicating a change to customers will have negative consequences. Wish you the best but not changing my rating.

I came back to this bar after remembering how much I enjoyed the cider, as I had a great jalapeno cider the last time I visited. I enjoyed a habanero cider this visit very much. I also ordered a pizza which was kind of mediocre, so I wouldn't recommend here for the pizza, but the tap selection is great!

I got the flight and it was yummy!! I love the baked apple, guava grapefruit and bad apple the most but they are all very good.

Their cider flights are legendary!! We also enjoyed the board/ card games they have. This place is a must go!

Delicious cider, great vibes, great service. Will come back to Oregon just for this place!

Great selection of PNW ciders. By the pint, half pint or 5 oz tasters. Some GF and other foods, a few beers.

I would like to start my post by saying I don’t drink cider. After relentless begging from my daughter we arrived and I think I might be a convert. Cider Bite is a must visit with an outdoor patio that keeps you in the vibe of downtown Portland. A shoutout to our servers Bailey and Douglas, they were super helpful, gave us great recommendations and quite frankly just superb customer service!! Oh yay, and we had two orders of the spinach and artichoke dip.

The two that were working were awesome to say the least! Great GF Food options (my wife is celiac) Was very careful about no cross contamination!! The ciders were so delicious. We actually had X2 taster trays. Yum! Thank you for all you do! And thank you to the to that were working making it an amazing experience.

Great service and venue. We don't have cider bars where we live, so we were excited to try this place. We tried the flight which was very reasonable priced. My girlfriend loved it. Ironically, I'm allergic to apples so I appreciated that they serve a few non-cider options as well. The owner was our barkeep and is a friendly guy. If this was near our house, it would likely become one of our regular places.

Had a flight of 6 ciders and tried a Taco Pizza. Pizza was OK (try something else), but the Ciders were excellent and not a bad on in the 6 we tried! Stop if you are in the area!!!!

Had a fun time trying a flight of four of their tasty ciders. The Vanilla Bean and Salted Caramel Berry were winners for me. Their Crunchwrap Extreme and Artichoke Spinach Dip were also delicous and freshly made. A very chill spot to grab drinks and hangout, especially outside when the weather is nice. The person behind the bar was also uber friendly!

Great Cider flight. Fun neighborhood spot with good vibes! Bartender let us try a bunch of different ciders. Couldn't decide so had to get a 6 cider flight each. Good tim

Tons of ciders on draft. Sweet, dry, spicy, fruity, you name it. Bartender gave some good, honest recommendations. Small, low key spot with 1 tv. 4 and 6 flight options. They have a few card and board games too.

Nice, casual, comfortable cider bar. Friendly and competent staff are very accommodating- we made our visit a curated tapas session! They made everything in shareable portions for our group. So many ciders to choose from flights are generous and highly recommended. Reasonable pricing.

Recommend the flight to get a nice sampling. Food is good. Can't go wrong w tater tots and spinach dip. Staff is super friendly. Nice seating indoors and outdoors too

My husband and I are visiting Portland for vacation and stopped into Cider Bite on our first afternoon. We shared 2 flights of the semi dry/dry ciders. We had a lovely afternoon. Staff were supper friendly & knowledgeable. Outdoor seating was shaded and comfortable. If you enjoy hard cider, I highly recommend your check it out!

I cannot recommend this cider house enough. My girlfriend and I originally made reservations for a different place for late afternoon drinks but we were incredibly happy with our change. Boasting an impressive 32 option cider and beer menu when we went, we were able to do a filling and varietal flight. Service was warm, helpful, ever-present, and worth the visit alone. We shared our 6 choices for our flights and were happy with the local and out of area selections. If you're in Portland or even if you're not, take the time to indulge if you are a cider lover or not! You'll be happy you did.

This here was probably my favorite overall place to be while I was visiting Portland. I have to say that damn I have LOTS OF LOVE for ciders. When you walk in its quiet and the people are chill. They have food/appetizers if you want w/your food but we just kept the flights coming. They had music playing (80's at the time) in the background and the TV was on but muted. They had TONS of board games for people to play while they enjoyed their cider. This is a GREAT PLACE for a game night! I will always stop by this place whenever I am in the area again. Loved it.

Cozy and chill atmosphere. They had a few board games to choose from while we had our cider flight. Loved that they had such a variety of ciders to choose from. Food menu is quite limited, with just a few snacks. We had the tater tots and they were fresh and crisp. Overall, it's a nice place to grab some ciders and hangout with friends.

We happened upon this cidery and were pleased. It's in the pearl district, so parking can be challenging. This location is very quaint. They have games to play and a good selection of ciders. They have some decent pub snacks to order, but definitely not a place for dinner. Luckily there's plenty of great eating spots within walking distance. Will come again!

Located in the Pearl district of Portland. Went during a summer day. Found the area to be good. No issues, or homeless people asking for money. Found a nice parking spot nearby. I saw several people looking for places to visit. Yes, Covid is over Hopefully. The place was slow but steady. This is a cider heaven. All types of good cider. Good relaxing place. You can get cider to go too. Also, they sale cool gear. It is not a boring place to visit. But again, the area is a safe place to visit. We also went to 10 Barrel brewery down the street. It was a awesome afternoon We will be back to the district.

32 different draft ciders available! $19 for a flight of 6. Some basic board games are also available to enjoy. Apple Cobbler - Tasted exactly like an apple cobbler with notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Peach - Tasted exactly like a perfectly ripe peach; sweet and peachy. Guava Grapefruit - Not bad. Was hoping it'd be more tropical tasting. Asian Pear - This was my least favorite as it didn't taste like an Asian pear and was quite artificial. Jungle Juice - If you just want something "fruity and juicy", this will fit the bill.

Came in here after Saturday market for some cider flights. It was such a great decision. The space is cozy and intimate, but they have some fun card games that you can play and plenty of cider options to choose from. What really makes this place feel great to visit is the colorful haired bartender, who gave great service. He was super understanding when my bf spilled a beer and got me a replacement of my favorite one. I personally enjoyed a lot of the sweet flavors. I would say definitely try the grand mimosa, or the cucumber watermelon. my boyfriend likes the dryer flavors and he loved all of the berry flavored ones. I would highly recommend putting this spot on any stop whether you're having a drink after work, or just casually hanging out and barhopping through the Pearl District.

Three times Bitten then smitten? Mayyyybeeeee. it could have been just one. Writing this after my 3rd visit here... surprised that it's taken so long to post a review!! They are so very nice here, as well as astute. Sometimes I'm not sure of exactly what I want. On this visit I had an idea of what flavors I wanted on my tongue and had to put the burden on their team. Can I get some yummy? I wasn't disappointed. All the flavors! Dry! Sour! Hoppy! Requests lofty! They have all the cider here. I walk up and am overwhelmed by the options. If only I could drink it all... Great bunch of people working and great selection.... Go on in... you know you want it!

Came on a Saturday night. The inside was empty eveyrybody was mostly outside enjoying the nice weather. Menu had lots of good selections. Guy at the front was by himself he was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. Will come again.

Cool little spot, stopped in here while on vacation. I found this place as I was look for breweries that also had ciders as I'm not a beer fan. It was the middle of the pandemic, seating areas were outside. The different ciders were all amazing! I have recommended to people that go out to Portland as a definite gotta try.

The amount of cider options here are incredible! I am not much of a cider drinker personally so coming here, I wasn't sure what to expect but this place may have converted me into a cider drinker! I got the flight of 4 pours and got the baked apple, grand mimosa, peach and grape stomp. Every single one of them was absolutely delightful and tasty in their own way.

If you are wanting cider, this is a good spot to check out. My husband and I both had a cider flight which is a must. They have so many options on tap. You can enjoy your selections inside or outside. Cheers!

Love cider bite! Such a great spot to go to in the Pearl before/after dinner. My husband has far more of a sweet tooth than I do and is usually the one to order a cider, but here there is such a variety that I've found plenty on the more tart side that I enjoy, and he gets to have his sweeter ciders. I've only been a few times but we also always have had great service with informative staff who help you figure out what you'll like. Highly recommend!

They've set up a cute little outdoor seating area so you can stay a bit safer. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have an extensive cider menus with sweeter and drier options that rotate with the season. Their flight seems reasonably priced and you gotta love getting to sample a bunch of different varieties (just me?). The paddles they come in are fun too. Their Chaider was good; it smelled wonderful. Their fall Hollow Jack was also nice, as were their fruitier options. I don't know about the rest of their food but the Cesar salad did not look great. My friend said it was overdressed and she didn't end up finishing it. Definitely a fun place to try a bunch of ciders!

My daughter and I had a lovely time here this week. They had a huge selection of delicious ciders and some beers too. The outdoor tables were next to a quiet street. I was glad they had food since many taprooms don't. The server was knowledgeable and courteous.

Always great atmosphere but even better when then go above and beyond to ensure our man gets the game on.

Cute spot for some drinks. Nick I think was his name was so nice and super helpful for drinks I would have wanted to try. Ciders were great. The grand mimosa is tasty.

Only there for drinks. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a flight. Good choice to taste all the options. The space is great. They offer games in case you want to have fun with friends.

I have been frequenting Cider Bite for about 3 years now and it is always an amazing experience. For my friends and I that love cider, finding a place with this many options is heaven. We love the drinks, the food, and the service!

I rarely leave poor reviews, but really had to share my experience here. Came in for a taster tray and Angela was the worst server. She did not even give me the form I filled out with my selected tasters. Own up to YOUR mistake and give me my form so I know what I am drinking! Although the tasters here are bigger than what you would receive from other cider places, the encounter you would receive from this server is not worth it - trust me! Unwelcoming and judge mental. The tasters are too top heavy and will spill easily. I spilt three of my tasters from one mistake of trying to save one I had knocked over. I did clean up my mess with a towel immediately. P.s. Angela's son (Michael) is very nice. If he were the only encounter my friends and I had today, 5 stars. Angela, you're the reason for this one star, please change your attitude. It's not welcome in any way. UPDATE: Since writing this review, I have gotten messages from an unknown account with very juvenile attacks pointed towards my friends and I. I get it, a bad review is harsh, but I feel that this could have all been avoided with more communication versus hostility during my visit. It was a mistake that I spilled some cider - I even cleaned it up immediately. If I was "too drunk," you would not have A) served me alcohol to begin with and B) offered to replace my spilt cider for an additional fee. Even now, a responsible business owner would reach out to try and resolve, but all I'm getting are threats. . ** SEE PHOTO I UPLOADED**

They are open during covid, I got outdoor seating just wear a mask when not eating and drinking. Restrooms available! The first time I came here, the Peach Cider by cider boys was the sole reason I wanted to come back. Tried a bunch other ciders and they were delish! The waitress was very helpful in recommending ciders that paired well with the rest of the flight. As a whiskey lover the Manhattan cider peaked my interest, but it did not satisfy me. Something about wild fermentation and barrel aged ciders wasn't tasty for me. But the other ones were really good, I think my top three are the Peach, strawberry rhubarb, and Russian red. Check this place out if you've got a chance, it's a cool little spot!

This cider house is our to-go and the one where we invite our friends when they come visit. I recommend doing a flight, you get to try six different flavors. They have plenty of flavors for everyone, from those who prefer sweet to those who are more into bitter ciders. My favorite and the one I recommend is the baked apple pie cider. It taste exactly the same as a baked apple pie, it is soooo goood! There is outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor seating is protected by a canopy in case of light rain.

Some of the best ciders I've ever tried because there were flavors I haven't seen anyone else putting out. I had the honey lavender. You initially taste the lavender and then the taste is soothed bu the sweetness of that honey! They also had other out of this world flavors I highly suggest you get their flight! 14$ for 4 choices!! They're doing outdoor and indoor seating and it wasn't too busy. There was no wait!! Please try this place it'll be so worth the visit!

We arrived by 4:30 and were waited on promptly. Coder flights is a great idea, we'll presented, and e each found a few ciders that we enjoyed despite a couple of us not typically being cider fans. Food service was crazy slow. Each item came our individually so we were table to have an array of bites, rather just 1 item at a time. Asked for additional pita for the hummus plate and it arrives so late that our parking meter was expiring and we had to leave. Cide r bites has a Nice concept, but needs more substantial food selection and better food prep (anpthe4 person 8n the back?) for the few hours there is steady traffic

Cider Bite is such a gem. This was the only bar I went to twice during my trip to Portland, and I am already looking forward to the next trip. The place isn't very large -- quite comfy, actually. There's benches and a couple of seats at the bar in the far back. A sizable display lists the options, and you can find detailed descriptions in the menus. Note the disclaimer that says they do not offer free samples -- you'll have to pay $1 for each sample sip. My style is sweet and savory. I've tried the Vanilla Bean, Black & Blue, Peach, Grand Mimosa and Peary Pear. I LOVED the Vanilla Bean -- think cream soda with a little bit of a kick. I also enjoyed the others, minus the Peary Pear. It was a weird one... Glad I didn't get a whole half pint. But, hey, that's why you order a flight! Prices are pretty dang good. Half pints go for $5 and pints are $6.50. Flights are $12 for four kinds, and there's a surcharge if you want the more premium kinds. I also ordered a Cheeseboard, but I asked for no blue cheese and crackers instead of nuts and fruit. YUM. Good price, good portion. Cheese and crackers is always a winner. Cider Bite closes at 9pm most nights and 11pm other nights -- that's way too soon for this Los Angeles girl. Probably the only negative for me, but that's the norm around here and I'll act accordingly.

My husband and I stopped in here on our first day in Portland. We had already walked up to the Japanese garden so we had earned some of our drinks for the evening. I had previous bookmarked Cider Bites before flying into Portland since I am a huge cider fan. Basically its a great option since I'm allergic to barley and have a gluten intolerance. Boo! Upon entering our bartender was extremely welcoming. He explain cider flight options and offered recommendations of ciders to try based upon our preferences. My husband and I split a flight of six ciders with a various range of sweetness. The ciders were good and we enjoyed talking with our bartender. We didn't eat here but they offer a few small bites. Luckily if you are in search of food there is plenty of nearby places to eat

While we were in town, we decided to check out a bar that specialized in ciders, aptly named Cider Bite. We dropped in on a Saturday evening (around 9:00pm). The place wasn't too busy but everyone inside was having a good time socializing or playing a board game. Nothing crazy in terms of selection but they had Battleship, Sequence, Uno, checkers and a couple other card games. There's also two TV's (playing random things like Jeopardy and a dog walking competition). Music here was a great mix of indie (like the XX). The selection is impressive for ciders. It's split by sweet, dry, divergent and artisanal. The latter two categories cost an additional $1.50 US if you want to add them into your flight option. There's also cider cocktails, beer and wine. They also have a small food menu but the kitchen closes early (7:00pm/8:00pm). - Flight ($16.00 US for 6) - all the samples are 5oz pours. We opted for the pineapple (#6), vanilla bean (#3), grand mimosa (#10), loganberry (#17), lemon cello (#9) and sacrilege sour cherry (#23). Our favourites were the grand mimosa, pineapple (tasted like a pineapple slurpee) and lemon cello. The vanilla bean reminded us of cream soda. We weren't big fans of the loganberry. Fun, small cider spot. Wish we had a spot like this back home.

Lots of ciders to choose from for everyone's liking. The tasting comes with 6 pretty good size samples. They do charge extra for any of their divergent or artisanal samples. I wasn't a fan of the divergent ciders, but the rest were pretty good. You can also order just a pint or even a bottle to go. They do have growlers as well. They also have options of beer and wine for those that don't like cider. The place itself is a good size. The tables can accommodate larger groups. The staff was excellent at recommending ciders. All they are missing right now is food.

It was a fun experience trying a cider spot in the middle of all the breweries that Portland has to offer. They have so many cool unique flavors of ciders and getting the cider flight is definitely the move here so that you can try many of the different flavors. There seems to be a flavor for everyone! I have to say that after trying all the ciders, I definitely enjoy beers more and would probably prefer going to a brewery over a cider place but that's just personal preference. They have a bunch of outdoor seating which had a nice ambiance, as well as plenty of indoor seating for the colder months. Overall, I enjoyed the experience of tasting many of the unique cider options and would recommend this to people who enjoy ciders.

I really like Cider Bite, the owners always remembers us which is very cool. They have a very extensive Cider List, the cool thing is they sort to the best they can between sweet semi and dry. My wife loves this since her palette is more sweet. Myself I like all levels of sweet and dry. This place gives a great option to all cider lovers, lots of NW choices which OMG there are so many. They have some food that is basic but the Chicken Cider infused Quesadilla was really good. Play games they have tons of board games, we brought a tablet and played electronic board games the owner thought was a cool idea. This latest visit we took a Lyft so we really could enjoy the flights we had and also they had a really nice hot Cider that finished the night perfectly.

Came here for the awesome selection of ciders at very reasonable prices, especially if you order the 8 oz sizes. Even outside of happy hour the drinks were fairly priced ($2.50 for a flight of 4, 8 oz ciders). If you want to try out some of the ciders before you plunge right in and get a 16 oz or larger, you can do a flight and choose from 25 different flavors. They have traditional ciders such as apple, as well as unique flavors like Habanero. You write down the drinks you want on a sheet, they bring back your choices, and you even get have space to rate the drinks so you can remember them for your next visit. I'm not someone who likes strong drinks, thus my friends jokingly state that I can only handle "lady drinks". If you're apart of the "lady drink" crew or featherweight class of drinking as well, you'll have no problem finding at least 3 drinks from the menu. Ordered: Fruit punch- like its namesake, it tasted just like juice! My favorite out of the bunch. Blood Orange- had a stronger alcohol taste, but it was still sweet and tasted really good. Pomegranate- good! Rhubarb/Raspberry- I didn't like this one because it wasn't sweet at all. Aside from the habanero, this one was strongest out of my flight of 4. Habanero- someone in my party ordered this and pressured me into drinking it. Being that I like sweet drinks, it was of course my least favorite. Very strong taste obviously. The initial smell made me think of burritos. Service: Excellent! Both of the man who served our table and the man who gave us our bill were extremely helpful and accommodating. We had a about 6 in our group and the man who gave us our bill had no problem allowing us to pay separately, which is something I've had trouble with at previous establishments. Wait Time: 4-6 minutes. Bill: $

Layton was very accommodating and has great customer service! I live cider bite, it's a small and cozy location.

OBSESSED! Visited on a night out in Portland as I'm not a huge beer fan but we wanted a place we could drink outdoors with our dog. The ciders are out of this world good. Each cider has a distinct flavor and you can try several by getting a flight. We got two 6-pour flights and favorites included Vanilla Bean, Basil Mint, and Mango). Based on a suggestion from the waitress (who was really sweet and brought my dog water) we got a mix of Baked Apple and Vanilla which was just delicious and and ingenious idea to mix two ciders together. We also got the nachos to snack on and they were notably good. Definitely visit if you are in the downtown Portland area!

I've been meaning to check out this place. Feels a bit hidden as I don't often walk along hoyt street. I tried the hibiscus mint and my sister ordered the blood orange. Both were tasty! The staff helping out was friendly and knowledgeable about the options. Smaller bar but not overly busy so options to sit. One side has high top seating, the other has hard booth and chairs and there's four stools to sit at the bar. Looks like there's games to play as well.

Quarantine delivery for the win! I love this spot. As a almost solely cider drinker, they have all the options. The staff is next level. Jeff the owner is the best.

Amazing place for gluten-free drink options, and al the hard cider you could ever dream of! With over 30 coders on tap, there's so many different flavors to try. I recommend getting a flight of four ($12+) or six ($16+) so you can try as many as possible. Small samples are $1 each. My absolute favorites were the Chaider (tastes like Chai), the House Dry, and the Hollow Jack (seasonal pumpkin flavor). Great atmosphere and great beverages!

16+ interesting, delicious, unique, and refreshing ciders on tap... Drink them all!

Turn away if you meet Angela. She has no sense of customer service and is really judgmental... **UPDATE** Being harassed by this John L. who I assume is associated with Angela or even is Angela. Not necessary and proves our comments. Btw reporting this to Yelp.

This place has soooo many cider options! I love the variety. There's some that I've never heard of like a guava cider (which was amazing) and tamarind (also very very good). They also have some okay appetizers/shareables. But I definitely recommend maybe getting something to eat before coming here since their options aren't very big and cost quite a bit for the size. Very laid back feel, you can definitely bring a small or big group of friends here even though the space isn't too big. There are also lots of games available to play. I'm not sure if you can sample drinks before you commit to a full pint, but it doesn't hurt asking! Make sure you try something you haven't before, cause it might not be there next time!

As a fan of sours, one of the West Coasts' main disappoints to me is their lack of sour beer. They prefer their IPAs, and I do not... So when searching for some places to drink while I was visiting, this place popped up. I was willing to compromise my sour beer love for some local ciders instead, because that's basically the closest I could get. My friend and I decided on a 6-cider flight to try a few of their popular choices. We opted for: -Pacific Pineapple -Passion Fruit Strawberry -Blackberry Pear -Baked Apple -Sour Cherry -Grand Mimosa I enjoyed the Pacific Pineapple the best. It was sooo good, and they managed to perfectly capture the flavors of pineapple without tasting too sour. Basically the perfect marriage of sweet and sour. My least favorite was the Passion Fruit Strawberry, which tasted like a hoppy beer, and had little to no taste of either strawberry or passion fruit. The Baked Apple and Grand Mimosas ciders tasted just like what they were trying to immolate. It was actually very impressive drinking the Baked Apple cider and getting 100% of that flavor, with an equally delicious aroma. These two were probably my second and third favorites from what I tastes, with the Mimosa one actually tasting better to me than a typical Mimosa. We honestly could have easily done a secondary flight, but we were pretty beat from our half-day hike. They have over 30 ciders on tap, and the menu is divided into an easy formula based on Sweet/Semi-Sweet, Dry/Semi-Dry, and Divergent and Artisanal. Samples aren't free here, you're looking at $1 per, but can you blame them with so many delicious options to choose from? Most of the ciders here are also very local, from OR or surrounding states, which I generally make a point to try when I am going out of town. If ciders aren't your thing, then they do also offer a beer and wine selection, as well as cider cocktails if you'd prefer something a bit extra (cider + alcohol). THE VERDICT: This was a really fun place to check out after a long hike that took us most of the day. Smallish, with a bustling and cheerful clientele, they have some seriously good ciders that tasted authentic and fresh. If the flight is any indication, they know how to do their ciders, and they do them well. Plus, with so many of them coming from the surrounding area, it doesn't get more local than that. I will hopefully be checking this place out again the next time I visit Portland.

If you love hard cider, then this is the place to be. They have a very large selection of all different kinds, and flavors. I like dry ciders and there was an entire list to choose from. They also do flights (and these are 5oz pours!) with either 4 , or 6 of your choice for the flight. At each table is a form you can write in to select your flights. They have various board games and a very nice vibe when you walk in. Staff if very friendly and knowledgeable. They have limited bar seating, high tops and also benched seating.